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Locals earn top titles at MLB Pitch, Hit & Run
Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run drew several participants from southeast Arkansas, according to Jeff Gross of PRO-DAY Baseball, who hosted the event Thursday at Taylor Field in Pine Bluff. "We had several cities represented at this year's Pitch, Hit & Run, which included Star City, Warren, Woodlawn, Rison,...
Five men accused of threat arrested
Five men in their early 20s were arrested and numerous guns were confiscated after a man accused them of threatening to kill him, according to the Pine Bluff Police Department. Police reported that on July 20, a 26-year-old man reported that at around 1 a.m., he was dropping off another...
The loss of her daughter gave an Arkansas mother the chance to give the gift of life to another Natural State woman
An Arkansas mother had just experienced every parent’s nightmare – the loss of a child. But while her daughter’s life ended at just 29, another 29-year-old received the gift of life from that sacrifice.
105-year-old woman celebrates her birthday with bingo in Rogers
ROGERS, Ark. — Margaret Otte celebrated her 105th birthday over a bingo card in Rogers, to the delight of anybody lucky enough to join her. Otte grew up on a farm milking three cows a day, "When I was born, there weren't any cars, there wasn't television, there wasn't air conditioning— none of those things existed!"
Where to go in Altus, the Wine Capital of Arkansas
ALTUS, Ark. — In the Wine Capital of Arkansas, organizers are gearing up for the annual Altus Grape Fest. The festival will take place in the Altus City Park at 109 W Park St. on Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27. From live music to the iconic grape...
No more uniforms at Watson Chapel
Uniforms are no longer required in the Watson Chapel School District following a unanimous vote at a special board meeting Thursday, the first with Superintendent Keith McGee at the helm. McGee said the district's executive leadership team, which consists of central office leadership, building principals and key district leaders, voted...
Camden mourning loss of Arkansas’ oldest police officer L.C. ‘Buckshot’ Smith, remembering him as the officer who ‘took more people home than to jail’
A Camden man known as the oldest police officer to serve in Arkansas is being remembered after officials with the Camden Police Department announced his death Thursday.
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center hosts annual Lorenzo Smith Band Camp
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center hosted their longest running partnership, the Lorenzo Smith Band Camp. The band camp teaches principles of music theory, cooperation among band members, and improvisation, skills needed to be successful in their pursuit of their passion for music. The camp is...
Hollywood Feed Continues Arkansas Expansion, Opens New Pet Store in Hot Springs
After recently announcing its new Conway location, Hollywood Feed today announced the site of the next store in its Arkansas expansion: 3802 Central Avenue in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The healthy and holistic pet food and supply retailer’s new location will be approximately 5,750 square feet and will offer professional grooming services, two self-service dog washes, Same Day Delivery service and Curbside Pickup in addition to in-store shopping with professional guidance from the Hollywood Feed team.
Mega Millions Ticket worth $40,000 sold in Clarendon
Little Rock, Arkansas – A lucky lottery player in Clarendon has struck it big with a Mega Millions® ticket worth $40,000 from the July 23 drawing. The winning ticket was sold at Aclaren Inc., located at 503 Madison St. The winning numbers for this draw were 3, 9, 14, 26, and 51, with the Megaball® number being 21 and the Megaplier® set at 4.
AMERICAN JUNK HAULING & DRIVEWAY REPAIR EXPANDS SERVICES IN HOT SPRINGS AREA
American Junk Hauling & Driveway Repair, a leading junk removal and driveway repair company in Hot Springs, AR, has announced the expansion of its services in the area. The company is now better equipped to serve residential and commercial clients with increased coverage, additional equipment, and an expanded team of professionals. American Junk Hauling & Driveway Repair remains committed to providing efficient, reliable solutions and exceptional customer service.
Eat My Catfish to host school supply drive with Little Rock Rotary Club
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- Eat My Catfish and the Little Rock Rotary Club have partnered to host their second annual school supply drive, benefitting students in central Arkansas. The drive will take place from July 26 – Aug. 5 at all central Arkansas Eat My Catfish stores, including Little Rock (Breckenridge), Little Rock (Riverdale), North Little Rock, Benton and Conway.
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